Politics Jun 14 Can Campuses Muster Obama Enthusiasm of 2008? President and Mrs. Obama campaign at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond in May. Photo by Sara D. Davis/Getty Images ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The home of the University of Michigan is in its quiet summer mode in June, as…
Politics Jun 05 What Does the Wisconsin Recall Mean for November? Supporters of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, who is trying to unseat Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, attend a rally on Friday. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images. In a year when most analysts are expecting a close presidential election, nearly everyone…
Economy May 24 For This Military Town, a Memorable Memorial Day An all-terrain vehicle exits the cargo bay of a Kentucky Air Guard C-130 onto the flight line at Fort Campbell, Ky. U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer via Flickr. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. | Memorial Day weekend will…
Politics May 09 Will Obama’s Same-Sex Marriage Support Sway Voters? Photo by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images What's the significance of President Obama's evolution on gay marriage? In terms of policy, probably not much. He made clear in his interview with ABC News that he still considers the issue…
May 02 For Romney, a Campaign Blueprint From 2004 By Dante Chinni Mitt Romney speaks in Wisconsin in April. Photo via Getty Images With six months to go until Election Day, the 2012 presidential contest is only now beginning to take shape. In the coming days the campaigns of President Obama and… Continue reading
Apr 24 Voters Focus on Economy, but Candidates Are Silent on Solutions By Dante Chinni GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks in in Wilmington, Del., on April 11. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The 2012 election is going to be about the economy. We've heard that for the last year as analysts have diagnosed this… Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch With 3 More Wins, Romney Pivots to General Election, Sharpens Attacks on Obama With 3 More Wins, Romney Pivots to General Election, Sharpens Attacks on Obama… Continue watching
Apr 04 For Santorum, Writing Is on the Wall By Dante Chinni Rick Santorum greets supporters Tuesday during a primary night rally in Mars, Pa. Photo by Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum sounded defiant as ever in his speech Tuesday night, but after a sweep by Mitt Romney… Continue reading
Apr 03 Stakes Are High in Wisconsin for Santorum, Romney By Dante Chinni Mitt Romney greets supporters Sunday during a pancake brunch in Milwaukee. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. As former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has picked up momentum and endorsements over the last few weeks, his armor of inevitability has grown… Continue reading